grow with community

ready to grow?

Ingrid Zapata Read standing in an office hallway, holding a red clipboard and a smartphone, smiling and gesturing upward with her index finger. By Nev Photography.

maybe you're thinking about launching a new community, trying to grow an existing one, or seeking to elevate your community-building strategy.

at gwc, we specialize in community building, community management, and content strategy.

our mission? to help you turn your audience into a community that stands out.

let's grow!
Thrilled to be a a part of this panel next week! Thank you @hubspot for putting it together and including me in this important conversation on #culture and #community. 🧡 Whether you’re looking to connect with others who share your background
Working around the clock over here so might as well make it fun! Here’s your sign to find your people & communities and stop building in isolation. 😌🤣 ✨🪩 Thanks for the pics @nevphoto.jpg #community #founders #entrepreneurs #businessg
I’ll dive deeper into each one of these in my newsletter, Community Made, on @substack! It goes out every Sunday so make sure you’re on the list so you don’t miss out. 💌 Trust me, you’ll love it! 😉 🔗 communitymade.substack
Thank you so much for including me @thrive @geschehaas @dreamersdoers along so many powerful Latinas like @thenicoleleon @gabrielafiorentino @livinlavitanova who are putting in the work to honor their legacy and create change! 👏👏👏👏

community consultant
and strategist helping founders and brands ideate, launch, grow, and manage communities.

✓ Build online communities that connect people with purpose.

✓ Design systems for community management that actually work (without burnout).

✓ Create a community strategy that feels human and drives growth.

✓ Conduct community audits and offer consulting to refine what’s working and fix what’s not.

✓ Turn followers and customers into active, engaged members who stick around.

✓ Translate what makes your brand special into a community people love to be part of.

  • Before our call, I had a general strategy in mind but felt unclear about how to build it in a way that felt impactful and aligned with my goals. Ingrid provided so much value—her insights were incredibly strategic and tailored specifically to what I needed. I left the session with clarity, a solid direction, and actionable steps that made everything feel manageable. It was truly transformative!

    Gabi F.

  • Where to begin? Ingrid is truly the best! She breaks down each step of what it takes to launch a community into digestible pieces. Ingrid has an incredible way of making our weekly calls fun and insightful. We are getting ready to launch in a few weeks and I feel prepared and empowered because of Ingrid's expertise. I highly recommend Ingrid to anyone getting ready to launch a community OR hoping to increase engagement within an already existing community.

    Jessie J.

  • I felt unsure about how to start and structure my community for women. I had the vision but lacked clear steps to bring it to life. After speaking with Ingrid, I gained a clear direction, actionable steps, and a fresh perspective on building and running the community. I left the call feeling confident, inspired, and ready to move forward!

    Ashley S.

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  • Ingrid is the most dynamic and intentional community builder. I hired her to build our community and affiliate program for my company and she cultivated a thriving and highly engaged community of over 1,000 people who, in turn, talked about and sold our products. She understands community like no one else.

    Amanda G.

  • Working with Ingrid is simply amazing! She is truly one of the best community builders and content creators and an absolute joy to work with. If you want to grow a thriving community, Ingrid is who you want to work with.

    Stephanie C.

  • Working with Ingrid was such a delight! Not only is she super smart and talented, but she immediately jumped in as a results-driven team player ready to take on anything. She was such a support to us when we worked on social media content for our clients, always on top of new trends and technology, with the innate ability to multi-task. From video creation to caption writing to her great organization skills, Ingrid was a joy to collaborate with on a day-to-day basis. She is an incredible asset to any team or initiative!

    Carey B.

  • Ingrid is a true delight! So creative and really thinks about community engagement from all different angles to deliver results.

    Ashley S.